Introduction to Vehicle Maintenance

The recommended amount of fluid a system should hold is the fluid _____.

• Capacity

• Level

• Volume

• Limit

Automatic transmission or transaxle fluid should be checked with the engine running. Engine oil should be checked with the engine off.

• True

• False

What can happen when too much oil is added in an engine?

• Oil dilution

• Oil contamination

• Oil foaming

• Oil sludging

If a vehicle has no heat, what fluid could be contaminated?

• Motor oil

• Coolant

• Heating fluid

• AC refrigerant

What oil condition is an indication of excess mileage between oil changes?

• Sludgy

• Metallic

• Milky

• Solid Contaminants

Before checking engine oil, allow the engine to cool completely.

• True

• False

What oil condition is an indication of a blown head gasket?

• Sludgy

• Dark

• Milky

• Solid Contaminants

Which of the following should be done to help with leak detection and troubleshooting skills?

• Become familiar with the color and smell of all fluids.

• Trace the problem to the highest point of wetness.

• Clean the area around the leaks to see new leaks develop.

• Scrub leaks with gasoline and check again later.

Why do we allow the engine to warm up before we drain the oil?

• To make solids suspended in the oil.

• To make solids settle in pan

• To make oil flow better and drain from more areas

• We DO NOT allow the engine to warm up first

Describe the odor of coolant

• Metallic

• Odorless

• Sweet

• Bitter